New study finds COVID-19 patients from poorer neighborhoods face worse outcomes
It has been clear since early on in the pandemic that the coronavirus is hitting Americans in racial and ethnic minority groups like Blacks and Hispanics harder. A new study finds where you live could impact how you do if you end up hospitalized with a COVID-19 infection.
It has been clear since early on in the pandemic that the coronavirus is hitting Americans in racial and ethnic minority groups like Blacks and Hispanics harder. A new study finds where you live could impact how you do if you end up hospitalized with a COVID-19 infection.
Doctor shares tips how to ease your child's fear of needles
If your child is nervous about needles, you're not alone: two out of every three kids feel anxious about shots. Dr. Amy Baxter, an ER physician who invented the shot pain reduction tool "Buzzy," says there are three things that can really make getting COVID-19 vaccine or flu shots easier.
If your child is nervous about needles, you're not alone: two out of every three kids feel anxious about shots. Dr. Amy Baxter, an ER physician who invented the shot pain reduction tool "Buzzy," says there are three things that can really make getting COVID-19 vaccine or flu shots easier.
First Georgia kids roll up sleeves for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
At Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, the first day of the children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout began early Wednesday with shot preps and phone calls from parents.
At Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, the first day of the children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout began early Wednesday with shot preps and phone calls from parents.
Millions of doses of children's COVID-19 vaccine begin shipping
The Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine cannot be given out until the CDC makes its final recommendations, which will likely happen Tuesday or Wednesday. Still, the FDA authorization Friday triggered the rollout of millions of doses of the vaccine.
The Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine cannot be given out until the CDC makes its final recommendations, which will likely happen Tuesday or Wednesday. Still, the FDA authorization Friday triggered the rollout of millions of doses of the vaccine.
Georgia has pre-ordered 145,000 doses of children's COVID-19 vaccine
As they await a final decision from the FDA, Georgia health officials have pre-ordered 145,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children age 5 to 11.
As they await a final decision from the FDA, Georgia health officials have pre-ordered 145,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children age 5 to 11.
As FDA nears decision on children's COVID-19 vaccine, states order their first shipments
About 15 million doses of the lower-dose Pfizer pediatric vaccine are ready to ship, health officials say, and states have already placed their initial orders, signing up about 25,000 vaccine providers for children.
About 15 million doses of the lower-dose Pfizer pediatric vaccine are ready to ship, health officials say, and states have already placed their initial orders, signing up about 25,000 vaccine providers for children.
Children could soon be eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
An FDA advisory panel meets Tuesday to consider whether to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 5.
An FDA advisory panel meets Tuesday to consider whether to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 5.
With millions more cleared for boosters, Americans can choose which shot to receive
Health officials say about 70 million Americans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster, and they can choose which shot they want to get for their booster.
Health officials say about 70 million Americans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster, and they can choose which shot they want to get for their booster.
Vaccine rollout for kids 5-11 to focus on pediatricians, family practice doctors
Expect smaller needles, lower doses and, federal health officials say, easy access to COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
Expect smaller needles, lower doses and, federal health officials say, easy access to COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
Cancer doctor shares tips on lowering risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
Despite COVID-19 vaccination, Colin Powell dies of complications of virus
An Atlanta cancer specialist says the death of General Colin Powell from a breakthrough COVID-19 infection should be a "wakeup call" for healthy Americans to get vaccinated as a way to protect immunocompromised individuals around them.
An Atlanta cancer specialist says the death of General Colin Powell from a breakthrough COVID-19 infection should be a "wakeup call" for healthy Americans to get vaccinated as a way to protect immunocompromised individuals around them.
FDA advisory panel votes to recommend Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters
An FDA advisory panel voted on October 15 to recommend Johnson & Johnson boosters shots, but questions remain about when a second dose should be administered.
An FDA advisory panel voted on October 15 to recommend Johnson & Johnson boosters shots, but questions remain about when a second dose should be administered.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could help make Thanksgiving gatherings safer
This is the first Thanksgiving in nearly two years where Americans are feeling better about getting together or traveling to see family. And this year, at-home tests may help you keep from bringing the virus home with you.
This is the first Thanksgiving in nearly two years where Americans are feeling better about getting together or traveling to see family. And this year, at-home tests may help you keep from bringing the virus home with you.
New ads feature unvaccinated Americans who got COVID-19
A new PSA campaign from the US Department of Health and Human Services features testimonials from Americans who chose not to get vaccinated and then got COVID-19. Georgia firefighter Cydney Tate knows their stories well.
A new PSA campaign from the US Department of Health and Human Services features testimonials from Americans who chose not to get vaccinated and then got COVID-19. Georgia firefighter Cydney Tate knows their stories well.
Pfizer asks FDA for authorization of its vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
Vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech asked the US Food and Drug Administration Thursday for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
Vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech asked the US Food and Drug Administration Thursday for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
With boosters in high demand, doctor suggests blood test before getting a third shot
As Americans schedule their COVID-19 booster shots, one Georgia doctor is recommending his patients get a blood test before their third dose.
As Americans schedule their COVID-19 booster shots, one Georgia doctor is recommending his patients get a blood test before their third dose.
Thousands of Georgia hospital employees face COVID-19 vaccination deadline
Friday was a day some Georgia healthcare workers were looking forward to and others were dreading.
Friday was a day some Georgia healthcare workers were looking forward to and others were dreading.
Facing unpredictable winter, doctors urge Americans to get a flu shots soon
As the booster shot rollout ramps up, doctors are urging their patients to get the flu vaccine, too.
As the booster shot rollout ramps up, doctors are urging their patients to get the flu vaccine, too.
Children's hospitals continue to see high numbers of young COVID-19 patients
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
New CDC report sheds light on side effects of booster shots
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.